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Equestrian Homestead

Studio BHD presents a design concept for a large home set alongside a championship polo field, formed as an extension to an equestrian lifestyle. The project articulates a careful balance between public viewing experience and private retreat, creating a domicile that engages the arena as a living backdrop while preserving intimate interiors.

Concept

Location

Val De Vie, Paarl

Scope

New Build Concept Proposal

Square

Collaborators & Credits

OVerview of scope

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The house is conceived as a viewing platform for matches, with generous, strategically placed terraces and elevated vantage points that frame the polo field and surrounding landscape.

At the same time, the design reserves a quiet internal oasis—a retreat of calm, privacy, and material warmth—where family life can unfold away from the public edge of the site. Massing and circulation are organized to celebrate the spectacle of the sport without compromising everyday comfort. Large, movable glazing, loggias, and terrace connections knit indoor and outdoor spaces, ensuring seamless access to the field views while maintaining controlled privacy in key rooms. The palette and detailing respond to the equestrian context—durable, expressive materials, refined craftsmanship, and a sense of timelessness that supports long-term use. In essence, the concept reconciles performance and repose: a home that invites spectatorship and social gathering around the polo season, yet remains a sanctuary of stillness and retreat when needed.

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